This post Budget Travel Tips For New Zealand was written by Michelle Peng, a graduate of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design focusing on graphic design and digital media. Michelle has a passion for adventure, looking for inspiration for her creative practices wherever she travels. She hopes to pursue her graphic design career while finding ways…

This post Budget Travel Tips For Asia was written by Michelle Peng, a graduate of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design focusing on graphic design and digital media. Michelle has a passion for adventure, looking for inspiration for her creative practices wherever she travels. She hopes to pursue her graphic design career while finding ways to…

The Road To Hana provides a taste of old Hawaii, with unspoiled, beautiful water views along the way, waterfall hikes and fruit stands. Hana is a small town on the East coast of Maui that can be accessed by car on a long, windy road. I’ve been to Maui eight times over the past 30…

This post highlights points of interest on our five day Oregon Road Trip. Oregon is a hidden gem in the Northwestern U.S., with stunning landscapes, from mountains, trees and lakes to coastal views. This summer, we decided to do an Oregon road trip as part of our family vacation. Many of our friends had puzzled…

This post on Reflections on Israel – The Humanity of Jesus was written by Kyle Chen, a student at Princeton University, who recently visited Israel with a group of college students. Me standing on top of Mt. Precipice, overlooking the town of Iksal and the Jezreel Valley. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among…

Din Tai Fung Taipei Taiwan is famous for its soup dumplings, and is recommended by almost everyone that has visited Taipei, as well as local residents. During my recent visit to Taipei, we ate at two different locations of Din Tai Fung, one at Taipei 101, and the original restaurant near Yongkang Street at No….

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans) is a traditional side dish served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. This versatile side dish can be made in large batches and reheated throughout the week. A few weeks ago, I traveled to Costa Rica with my eldest son to explore this beautiful Central American country. We were struck…

This post contains my itinerary for five days in Costa Rica, as well as tips for traveling to Costa Rica (taking advantage of travel perks, what to pack). I just returned from a once in a lifetime vacation to Costa Rica with my eldest son, and want to share what we did during our brief stay….

We’ve had a long cold winter, can’t wait for all this snow and ice to melt! Last Wednesday, I decided I just couldn’t take the snow and ice anymore. I needed to escape to warmer weather, to get some sunshine, and take a break from the dirty snow banks lining the street, as well as…

A Healthier Choice – Quinoa Salad with Teriyaki Tofu Traveling can be really tough when you’re trying to eat healthy. Plane food usually isn’t very palatable to begin with. When I booked my flight online for my most recent trip, I noticed I could request a vegetarian meal on the plane, so I checked the…